Lebanese Ministry of Health: 4324 Martyrs and 12221 Injured in Aggressions Since March 2

The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that, since March 2, 2024 (March 11, 1404 in the Iranian calendar), the number of dead and injured has risen following the Israeli army’s aggression against Lebanese territory. The ministry has released updated figures for the casualties.

• The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported an increase in the number of dead and injured following the Israeli army’s aggression against Lebanese territory.
• The ministry said the death toll since March 2, 2024 (March 11, 1404 in the Iranian calendar) has reached 4,324.
• IRNA, citing Al Mayadeen, reported that the number of wounded has also risen to 12,211.
• Mehr, Akharin Khabar, and Rouydad24 also recorded a wounded count of 12,221.
• IRNA, Mehr, and Akharin Khabar used the headline “the ceasefire violation continues.”
• IRNA, Mashregh News, and Defa Press used the headline “Lebanon’s martyr count reaches 4,324.”
• IRNA (Telegram), in its report citing Al Mayadeen, stated that March 2 is the starting point for counting the casualties.. Coverage difference: Some outlets such as IRNA, Mehr, and Akharin Khabar emphasized “the ceasefire violation continues” in their headlines, while other outlets such as Mashregh News and Defa Press referred only to the death toll. Regarding the wounded count, IRNA (Telegram) cited 12,211, but Mehr, Akharin Khabar, and Rouydad24 reported the figure as 12,221, indicating a slight discrepancy in the numbers.